Question:
4 wks post op gastric bypass

I eat a banana everyday is this too much sugar intake could this be why I haven't lost anymore weight. I lost 30 lbs in 3wks nothing in the last week.    — felicia45Cook (posted on October 7, 2009)

October 7, 2009
I know how you feel. I had my bypass in July and have lost 30 lbs. only. It seems to do nothing for 6 weeks and then I drop 10 lbs. It's frustrating but as long as I know that every 4 to 6 weeks I lose 10 lbs. I'll relax. Just take it easy and 30lbs in 3 weeks is so great.
   — linxey

October 7, 2009
Some doctors don't want you to eat any fruits for several months after surgery. Are bananas listed on the diet plan your surgeon provided? Make sure you are not weighing yourself more than once weekly.
   — rkurquhart

October 7, 2009
I have heard of people eating banans to gain weight. I wouldn't recommend that. Plus,...protein first! try sugar free cream of wheat, or oatmeal. It tastes good and has protein in it. If you are too early out for this, try scrambled eggs( beaters) in the micro, or cottage cheese or yogurt. All fine breakfasts. Iused to buy fresh mozzerella and melt it with a lil bit of chili or bruschetta on top. Try foods you didn't like before..you may like them now. I hated cheese before surgery and now I have tons inmy fridge. Best of luck!
   — gpcmist

October 8, 2009
Banana's are very fattening, and the serving size of a banana is 1/2, so if eat half of it instead of the whole thing, you might see a slight difference in your weight. Also, a person could be losing inches instead of pounds that show on a scale. When you lose inches it isn't going to show from weighing yourself. YOu might be losing and just don't realize. Take your measurements. Bump up your water and protein intake. Bananas are also high in potasium which isn't good either. So probably limit your intake to 2 a week. Check with your dietician.
   — Kristy

October 8, 2009
I am diabetic (still pre-op) and when I eat a banana, I either eat half OR eat the whole thing and count it as 2 fruits. Also, make sure to buy the smaller bananas at the store, not the tiny ones, but NOT the ones that look like they're on steroids, lol! If you buy the large bananas, you should cut those into thirds. Hope this helps!!
   — Clumsybarbie

October 8, 2009
My third day in the hospital they gave me pureed bananas. It is on the diet plan my nutritionist gave so I'm assuming ever surgeon and dietician are different. I personally don't eat bananas that often, but if they were bad for me I don't see why they would give them to me on my 3rd day post op.
   — C. Barnes